noun
locksmith
LOKS-mihth
noun
1
Someone whose trade is making, fitting, and repairing locks and keys.
"We called a locksmith after locking ourselves out of the flat."
"The locksmith cut a spare key while we waited."
How to Use Locksmith
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tradesperson who makes and fixes locks, and cuts keys.
Common pairings
call a locksmith
a local locksmith
a 24-hour locksmith
Word Forms
locksmiths plural
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Etymology
From Middle English loksmith, simply "lock" plus "smith" (a metalworker).